1836 Gobrecht Silver Dollar. Name on Base. Judd-60 Original, Pollock-65. Rarity-1. Silver. Plain Edge. Die Alignment IV. Proof-55 (PCGS). Korein 60. 416.0 grains. Libertys head is opposite the word OF. A desirable counterpart to the Judd-60 Original example offered above, this coin represents a Die Alignment IV striking from the December 1836 issue. It is minimally worn, although a touch of rub to the highest elements of Libertys portrait and the eagle confirm not only the Proof-55 grade from PCGS, but also that this coin saw actual (albeit limited) commercial use, as the Mint intended for most examples of this issue. We also note wispy hairlines and other light handling marks that find greatest concentration in the expansive obverse field areas. Few of these are singularly distracting, and none are worthy of individual mention. Retaining both overall sharp striking detail and strong remnants of a lively semi-prooflike finish, an overlay of delicate golden-gray iridescence further enhances the eye appeal. Equally well suited for advanced type purposes or inclusion in a specialized collection of this brief, yet extremely challenging silver dollar series.<p>The <em>gobrechtdollars.com</em> website attributes this coin as DTS Die State H but, while what appears to be a rim nick above the letter U in UNITED is present, there is no evidence of the rim nick above the final letter A in AMERICA from Die State G. Either this coin is DTS Die State F, with the "rim nick" above the U actually a contact mark, or it is DTS Die State H with the rim nick above the A lost to wear. In either event, it was struck from one of the latest states known for the Judd-60 Original issue, and was struck later than the Korein 48 Die Alignment I specimen offered in the preceding lot. PCGS# 11226. NGC ID: BLWV. From the Julius Korein Collection, sold to benefit the American Numismatic Society.
